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And just like that, it was over. New Westminster school trustees have wrapped up their 2019/20 school year – a year that kicked off much like any other back in September and came to a close in a midst of a global pandemic in June.

Nicholas Johansen Thursday, June 25 marked the last day of in-class learning in B.C. schools for the 2019-20 school year, but it's still unclear what a return to school will look like in September.

“How will we hold our meetings” isn’t usually a subject of much discussion at the school board table – at least, it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.

For all dog owners who struggle leaving their beloved pet at home when they leave for work, today is the day to bring them with you to the office – with approval of course.

If your idea of a fun night is sitting by a campfire in your back yard, you may be luck. While campfire tables and fire pits are readily available at many retailers, they’ve been prohibited under the City of New Westminster’s fire protection bylaw.

The first in-person artisan market of the COVID-19 era will take place, with social distancing protocols in place, on Saturday, July 4

The province needs to ensure it doesn’t take a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to economic recovery, according to Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith. D’Eith, along with B.C.

Allegations were not included in final report submitted to Vancouver Police Board

New Westminster is among the cities contemplating potential changes to policing.

The quick answer is, no one knows yet - but the district is taking a number of possibilities into account and seeking parent input as it plans for the fall